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Introduction
Michigans Weight Law - General
History
Fines
Road Designations
Frost laws (25% and 35%)
Questions
Introduction
The laws restricting the size and weight of commercial
definition of misload.
The term is not defined anywhere in Michigan law.
Any amount of overage on an axle is subject to penalty.
Overweight fines are significant.
History
Prior to 1952, the fine for weight violations was a simple
It was much more profitable to run overweight and take the ticket
than to run legal.
penalty.
1968: weight law was amended to read that the court
History Cont.
1978: weight law was amended, changing the violation
0 - 1000 = No fine
1001 - 2000 = .03 for every pound over
2001 - 3000 = .06 for every pound over
3001 - 4000 = .09 for every pound over
4001 - 5000 = .12 for every pound over
5001 - 10,000 = .15 for every pound over
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Save Lives
Traffic Crashes/Deaths
Road Designations
Normal Loading
Designated Highway
Special Designated Highway
Terms
Normal Loading Maximum is the basis for all roads
within Michigan.
Found in Subsection (1).
All vehicles get at least these weights, unless posted at
lower weights.
EACH side.
13,000 lbs., provided the axle spacing is between 3
Designated Highways
Extension of Normal Loading
Designated highways build from Subsection (1).
having jurisdiction.
Tandem) Combination:
(Two Tandem Axle Assemblies at 16,000 lbs. per axle).
Formula.
Found in Subsection (12) and is based on Federal
Regulations.
Applies to all Interstate freeways, US, and most M
Routes.
Road must be Special Designated by agency (state or
Frost Law
Portable Scales
Stationary Scales
Questions